Current News From BoatUS
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BoatUS New Sponsor of Vessel Safety Check Program
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 8, 2012 – The US Coast Guard and US Power Squadrons expect to complete over 200,000 voluntary Vessel Safety Checks this year. The no-cost, no-risk courtesy inspections, done at boat ramps, marinas and boat clubs, have ensured the safety of thousands of lives. Now, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has stepped in to sponsor this important…
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US Power Squadrons and BoatUS
Bestow Civic Service Awards at Annual MeetingJACKSONVILLE, Fla., February 7, 2012 -- At the US Power Squadrons (USPS) Annual Meeting held recently in Jacksonville, Florida, five squadrons from across the country and one district were honored with Civic Service Awards. Sponsored by Boat Owners Association of The Untied States (BoatUS), the awards are given annually to the USPS district and squadrons in recognition of exceptional service and public…
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BoatUS Asks: If Not Ethanol, Why Not Butanol?
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 6, 2012 -- With its ability to attract moisture and clog fuel filters, it’s no wonder America’s boaters have not been thrilled with ethanol in gasoline, which today is most commonly found as a 10% blend and known as E10 at the gas pump. America’s desire for renewable fuels is growing, but recent Department of Energy tests on boat engines showed that…
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BoatUS by the Numbers
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 1, 2012 – Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is an association of like-minded boaters, sailors and anglers defined by a sampling of numbers. From how many members it has (over half a million) and the number of towboats across the nation (600), to the number of fishing tournaments sanctioned by the BoatUS Angler “Weigh-to-Win” cash bonus…
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BoatUS Marine Insurance Official Sponsor of INT League
ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 31, 2012 – After launching its “Watersports Insurance Package” last year, BoatUS Marine Insurance has cemented a partnership with the INT League, also known as the “Little League of Watersports.” BoatUS has been named the official boat insurance sponsor of the INT League, which promotes family-oriented amateur waterskiing, wakeboarding, wake surf,…
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Anchoring Restrictions on the Agenda at
City of St. Petersburg Meeting January 24Local Boaters, Cruisers, Tourism Industry Urged to Attend
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. January 20, 2012 –- On Tuesday, January 24, the City of St. Petersburg is hosting a meeting to discuss proposed anchoring restrictions for city waters. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging boaters, cruisers and those who benefit from the economic impact of boater spending to attend this meeting to have their concerns heard. The January…
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TowBoatUS Cape Coral Earns "Tower Of The Year" Award
CAPE CORAL, Fla., January 19, 2012 -- An on-the-water towboat company that helps Southwest Florida boaters get home safely was singled out for its professionalism at the BoatUS Towing Services Annual Conference recently held in Tampa, FL. Tower of the Year honors went to TowBoatUS Cape Coral, which is owned and operated by Capt. Richard Paul and Capt. Jay McMillin. The company has locations in Cape…
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BoatUS Angler Will Assist Competitors in Need During B.A.S.S. Open
ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 18, 2012 – Traveling thousands of miles each year on the road and making it to weigh-in at the end of a tournament day are “givens” for today’s successful pro angler. But roadside breakdowns and on-the-water troubles can threaten a winning paycheck. That’s why it’s a perfect fit to announce that BoatUS Angler, which has provided both…
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Five On-the-Water Boat Towboat Captains Honored for Heroism
TAMPA, Fla., January 17, 2012 –- With over 600 tow boats spread across North America, the law of averages dictates that, eventually, BoatUS towing captains will be thrust into the middle of life-threatening emergencies. BoatUS Towing Services recently honored five of its TowBoatUS captains for their heroic actions with its annual BoatUS “Woody Pollack Lifesaving Awards” at a ceremony…
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Weigh-to-Win Again in 2012
ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 4, 2012 -- It’s simple, it’s affordable, it calms concerns about mechanical breakdowns, and it pays tournament cash bonuses. For those four reasons alone, the hundreds of anglers that signed up for BoatUS Angler and “Weigh-to-Win” in its inaugural 2011 season, can look forward to renewing and participating again this year. That’s…
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